Christian Daniels on a Habitat for Humanity International Learn and Build trip to Mozambique

"There's something in the water in Sumter County."

This is a common observation we hear from visitors to our community. Sumter County is the home of President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Carter and the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity. It is also the home of historic Koinonia Farm and the inspiration of Clarence Jordan's Cotton Patch Gospel. Mission work is in the DNA of our members and some of us are employed by the nonprofits that have inspired the world. It is not unusual to find us on service projects at home and mission trips around the world.

An important part of the mission work of Praxis UCC - Americus has been to create a nurturing community of faith supporting the employees, volunteers and families of the various ministries based in our county.

We have Faith, In Americus

The dual meaning of this statement informs our local mission focus. We believe God is still speaking and God has plenty of work for us to do in our home community. Sometimes we are called to education programs such as the Community Home School Cooperative. Other times we are called to help with housing, hunger and health care. We are always being called to be bridge builders and peacemakers in our community.

Praxis... putting an idea or theory into practice

The plural of praxis is "praxes." The noun praxis comes from the Latin and Greek words of the same spelling, based on the Greek word prattein, which means to do. Praxis is an established custom and practice.

Praxis is not just the name of our church. It is a way of life for the members of our extended church family.

"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." - 1 John:3:18

Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ

"For God so loved the world....." No small church has the resources to be all things to all people. By participating with our denomination's unique partnership with the Disciples of Christ through their Global Ministries program, our little house church stays connected with the Good News of the Holy Spirit's work around the world.

Praxis UCC is a 5-5 ChurchBeing 5 for 5 is one sign of congregational vitality in UCC churches that fully support Our Church's Wider Mission. 5 for 5 churches give to Basic Support and all four Special Mission Offerings. Special Mission Offering dates are: Neighbors in Need is on World Communion Sunday, The Christmas Fund is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, One Great Hour of Sharing is the Fourth Sunday in Lent, and Strengthen the Church is on Pentecost Sunday.